‘Speak softly and carry a big stick’, counselled Theodore Roosevelt of foreign policy. At the Royal College of Defence Studies in the UK, I got a chance to do exactly that – carry a big stick that is!

At the RCDS, I delivered a two-hour lecture on the South China Sea, the Taiwan

Great to join this studio recording on ‘Strategic Autonomy for Asia in a Decoupling World’ in New Delhi. We discussed whether strategic autonomy is possible in an era of intensifying great power competition. I also addressed how Southeast Asia has sought to balance the US and

At #Raisina2024 earlier this year, I chaired a session, ‘Asymmetric Governance: How can Multilateralism work with Multipolarity?’, which examined how traditional multilateral institutions have been faring in an increasingly multipolar world and what this means for the

I've been off this platform for a bit and have some catching up to do here! I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks (thX!) to the Munich Security Conference for the opportunity to be a part of the closing plenary at its 60th anniversary earlier this year. The panel, which included 🇫🇮 President

Career update: earlier this year I informed the IISS leadership that I'd be leaving after four years as Shangri-La Dialogue Senior Fellow for Asia-Pacific Security & Editor of the Asia-Pacific Regional Security Assessment (APRSA).

In this capacity I have:
🎗Worked on four

China is deploying international law for strategic ends. Countries that fail to boost legal capabilities & integrate legal diplomacy into national security strategy may surrender legitimacy & find themselves at strategic disadvantage. My Survival article: rb.gy/5iznkv

Important point here by Lynn Kuok about the significance of the grounded Sierra Madre being a 'Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas' (Ship of the Republic of the Philippines) means if PRC attacks it, that triggers the Mutual Defence Treaty with the USA.

As tensions between 🇵🇭 & 🇨🇳 rise around #SecondThomasShoal , I spoke to CNBC Squawk Asia to discuss China's actions in the #SouthChinaSea & how they might trigger the Philippines-US Mutual Defence Treaty: cnbc.com/video/2023/12/…

Very much enjoyed the opportunity to brief European Parliament visitors. Thank you, Ambassador Iwona Piórko for the opportunity - it is also always a delight to see you!

Navdeep Suri ابتسام الكتبي Victoria Panova Thabo Mbeki Foundation ORF America T20 Brasil #CapeTownConversation | North is North, South is South, and Never the Twain Shall Meet?

Featuring Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, Anthoni Van Nieuwkerk, Dino Patti Djalal, Velina Tchakarova, Lynn Kuok & Samir Saran

NOV 24-26 | Cape Town

More info: tinyurl.com/muvc7p3v

Thabo Mbeki Foundation ORF America

Amid talk of Europe's centre of gravity shifting eastwards, I participated in WarsawSecurityForum & spoke on a plenary session on global rivalry as seen from the #IndoPacific , providing a view from #SoutheastAsia . TY Fundacja Pułaskiego for the invitation! Recording👉youtu.be/0xMhnRmnnFA?t=…

🌍Introducing an excellent lineup of prominent figures for the Clingendael State of the Union Conference including Kajsa Ollongren Pål Jonson Julian King Delphine Pronk Ben Bekkering Agatha Kratz⤵️

🔎Join us on November 9th!

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As tensions between the Philippines and China rise in the South China Sea, check out the latest IISS News Japan Memo podcast analysing China’s grey-zone activities in the region with Yuka C Koshino | 越野 結花’s and my guests Lynn Kuok and Tetsuo Kotani/小谷哲男.

In the latest #JapanMemo , Robert Ward and Yuka C Koshino | 越野 結花 host Tetsuo Kotani/小谷哲男 and Lynn Kuok to analyse:

➡️ Chinese grey-zone activities in Indo-Pacific
➡️ Japan’s response to Chinese grey-zone activities
➡️ Future key issues

🎧 Tune in: go.iiss.org/JMS3E10

Natural that countries look after their own interests but too many view them too narrowly, seeking to avoid taking sides in Russia-Ukraine war, ignoring that breaking of int’l law matters to all, per Lynn Kuok Helsinki Security Forum

🌏How has Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine changed security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific?

Join us for an expert panel featuring Ummu Salma Bava, Jessica Berlin, Andrew A. Michta, Euan Graham, Lynn Kuok and Barry Pavel, moderated by Mikael Mattlin

Livestream⤵️
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I spoke on the Asian Insider podcast, alongside fmr US amb Scot Marciel, on the #ASEAN & #G20 summits, #Myanmar , US economic strategy, & what the US should understd abt #SoutheastAsia . Read my take on the last question in The Straits Times. For the full podcast, pls scan QR code👇

In her interview with CNBC, Lynn Kuok discusses #ASEAN ’s first joint military exercises in the South China Sea amid concerns over Beijing. There are several main goals of these drills.
cnbc.com/video/2023/09/…